Community center breaks ground
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Smiles, love and thanks
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Tri-County hosts a successful low cost vaccination and microchip clinic at Mabank Pavilion Aug. 17.
Former Payne Springs Police Chief Sentenced
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CEDAR CREEK LAKE—Former Payne Springs Police Chief, April Dawn Meadows, 39, of Mabank, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for delivery of a controlled substance with a two-year concurrent sentence for money laundering Aug. 27.
According to Henderson County Court and Judicial records, Meadows pleaded guilty without a deal in June, which waived her right to appeal.
One deceased in Cherokee Shores fire
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An early morning structure fire in the Cherokee Shores area of Cedar Creek Lake claims one life.
Hot Rods In The Heat
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Cedar Creek Brewery Owner Jim Elliott (from left) and Prosperity Bank’s Tate Cramm are busy judging hot rods at the 1st Annual Seven Points Car and Bike show benefitting the Seven Points Police Department for new bullet proof vests Aug. 17.
Malakoff hosts Bullard in Aug. 16 football scrimmage
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The varsity Malakoff Tigers leave their locker room, located in the new high school across the street from Tiger Stadium.
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Malakoff junior varsity quarterback Hunter Ketner warms up before the Aug. 16 scrimmage against the Bullard Panthers at Tiger Stadium.
Kaufman County approves burn ban order
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KAUFMAN–During the regular Kaufman County commissioners court meeting Aug. 20, Fire Marshal Chief Investigator Mike Taylor informs county commissioners of the recent increase of fires in the county. With the Aug. 19 temperature of 107 degrees, Taylor applauds the fire department for their work in handling the fires. Considering the county is about a week away from finishing the burning of debris by recent storms, Taylor offers a one-week grace period on the burn ban for the county. It was also mentioned that the fire department has purchased new signs for the burn ban.
Tool Volunteer Fire Department hosts Back to School Bash
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Tool Volunteer Fire Department holds a Back to School Bash Aug. 17. Samuel Dumith (from left) Lt. Randall Newkirk, Mayor Mike Dumont and Chief Rodney McClain distribute school supplies to students for the 2024-25 school year.
